[Intro]
Am C D Am
Am C D Am
[Verse]
Am C
Thirty miles off the Gulf Stream
D Am
I hear the south wind moan
Am C
Bridges getting lower
D Am
Shrimp boats coming home
Am C
But the old man down in the quarter
D Am
Slowly turns his head
Am C
Takes a sip from his whiskey bottle
D Am Am
And this is what he said
[Chorus]
Am C
I was born in the rain on the Pontchartrain
D Am
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Am C
I don’t mind the strain of a hurricane
D E
It comes around every June
Am C
The high black water, the devil’s daughter
D Am
She’s hard and she’s cold and she’s mean
Am
But nobody taught her
C D
It takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
[Instrumental]
Am C D Am
Am C D Am
[Verse]
Am C
A man came down from Chicago
D Am
He’s gonna set that worthy right
Am C
He said, it needs to be at least three feet higher
D Am
Or we won’t make it through the night
Am C
But the old man down in the quarter
D Am
Said, don’t you listen to that boy
Am C
The water’ll be down by the morning
D Am
And he’ll be back to Illinois
[Chorus]
Am C
And I was born in the rain on the Pontchartrain
D Am
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Am C
I don’t mind the strain of a hurricane
D E
It comes around every June
Am C
The high black water, the devil’s daughter
D Am
She’s hard and she’s cold and she’s mean
Am
But nobody taught her
C D Am
It takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
[Instrumental]
Am C D Am
Am C D Am
[Verse]
Am C
Thirty miles off the Gulf Stream
D Am
I hear the south wind moan
Am C
Bridges getting lower
D Am
Shrimp boats coming home
Am C
But the old man down in the quarter
D Am
Slowly turns his head
Am C
Takes a sip from his whiskey bottle
D Am Am
And this is what he said
[Chorus]
Am C
I was born in the rain on the Pontchartrain
D Am
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Am C
I don’t mind the strain of a hurricane
D E
It comes around every June
Am C
The high black water, the devil’s daughter
D Am
She’s hard and she’s cold and she’s mean
Am
But nobody taught her
C D Am
It takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
[Chorus]
Am C
And I was born in the rain on the Pontchartrain
D Am
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Am C
I don’t mind the strain of a hurricane
D E
It comes around every June
Am C
The high black water, the devil’s daughter
D Am
She’s hard and she’s cold and she’s mean
Am
But nobody's taught her
C D Am
It takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
[Outro]
Am
Nobody taught her
C D Am
It takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
Playing "Hurricane" by The Castellows on guitar immerses you in a narrative that
intertwines with the rhythm of nature and the resilience of human spirit.
Here's how you can bring this song to life on your guitar.
Intro and Verses
The song starts with an intro that uses the chords Am, C, D, Am, played twice.
This chord progression sets a somber yet anticipatory mood for the story that unfolds.
In the verses, continue with this chord progression. Each chord carries a piece
of the story, with the Am setting a reflective tone, the C adding a bit of brightness
before the D brings a sense of resolve, leading back to Am. For example,
when you play Am and sing "Thirty miles off the Gulf Stream," let the moodiness
of the chord underscore the narrative. As you transition through the chords,
focus on the storytelling aspect, letting the rhythm flow naturally with the lyrics.
Chorus
The chorus introduces a slight change with the addition of an E chord at the end,
creating a progression that moves from Am to C, D, and then E,
before settling back to Am. This section of the song captures the essence of facing
life's storms with a resilient spirit. Emphasize the transition to the E chord,
as it marks a pivotal moment in the song's emotional landscape.
Instrumental Sections
The instrumental sections follow the same chord progression as the intro
and verses. These sections offer a moment to reflect on the song's themes
and to let the guitar carry the story forward. Feel free to express the song's
mood through your playing, perhaps by varying the dynamics or adding
embellishments around the chord changes.
Final Verses and Chorus
As the song progresses through its final verses and chorus, maintain
the established chord progression while continuing to emphasize the narrative
and emotional depth of the lyrics. The repetition of the chorus towards the end
serves as a powerful affirmation of the song's message.
Outro
The song concludes with the outro, revisiting the Am chord and the theme of
resilience in the face of adversity. This is your chance to bring the song to
a reflective close, letting the final chords resonate with the listener.
Playing Tips
- Emotion and Dynamics: Pay attention to the emotional content of the lyrics
and reflect that in your playing. Use dynamics to highlight the song's highs and lows.
- Rhythm and Pace: Keep a steady rhythm that complements the narrative
pace of the song. The tempo should feel natural, allowing the story to unfold smoothly.
- Expressiveness: Use the instrumental sections to add your personal
touch to the song, while staying true to its spirit.
By focusing on these elements, you'll be able to capture the essence of "Hurricane"
on your guitar, bringing its story of resilience and the indomitable human spirit to life.
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